Optics

PAVOS Rotators and Isolators

Achieve very high (≥30 dB) isolation for the pulsed or CW near-IR output from Nd- and Yb-based lasers, with PAVOS products optimized for the 1010 nm to 1080 nm window.

PAVOS Rotators and Isolators maximize the performance and eliminate ASE in your Nd or Yb amplified laser system and deliver protection from damaging back reflections. Several standard apertures plus custom apertures, mounting, and vacuum-compatible options on request.

PAVOS Rotators and Isolators - Key Parameters

Safely use any PAVOS Rotator or Isolator below the following damage thresholds:  10 J/cm² at 10 ns, 1 J/cm² at 8 ps, 1 MW/cm² CW. Wavelength range 1010 nm to 1080 nm.

 

Product Specifications

 

PAVOS+

PAVOS (Small Aperture)

PAVOS (Large Aperture)

 

Rotator 

Rotator

Isolator

Rotator

Isolator

Clear Aperture (mm) 

4

5

5

8, 12, 15, 20, 25, 35, 45

8, 12, 15, 20, 25, 35, 45

Wavelength(s)1 (nm)

1030, 1064

1030, 1064

1030, 1064

103033, 1064

103033, 1064

Transmission (%)

98

95

95

98

92

Isolation2 (dB)

NA

NA

33 (min)

37 (typ)

NA

30 (min)

35 (typ)

Extinction2 (dB)

33 (min)

 

35 (min)

NA

30 (min)

NA

Max Rated Power Handling (W)

50

Damage Threshold

10 J/cm2 @ 10ns

1 J/cm2 @ 8 ps

1 MW/cm2 CW

1 Other wavelengths available upon request.

2 At operating wavelength and temperature (default = 22C).

3 Not available in aperture sizes greater than 12mm.